HELEN L. CHEN MD – NPI #1356301386
Internal Medicine

An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

HELEN CHEN is a physician located in BOSTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1356301386 to HELEN CHEN on March 24, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Mar 10, 2015. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for HELEN CHEN below.

NPI Profile for
HELEN L. CHEN

NPI Number
1356301386
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
HELEN L. CHEN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1200 CENTRE ST
HEBREW SENIORLIFE
BOSTON, MA 02131-1000
Phone: (617) 363-8000 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RG0300X
- Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine (Primary)		 CA G71529

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
HELEN CHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL - NEEDHAM
      148 CHESTNUT STREET
      NEEDHAM, MA 02494
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • HEBREW SENIORLIFE - HOME HEALTH CARE
      29 NEWBRIDGE WAY
      DEDHAM, MA 02026
  • LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
    • HEBREW REHABILITATION CENTER
      1200 CENTRE STREET
      BOSTON, MA 02131

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